Ask a Clean Person

On this week’s episode of Ask a Clean Person, Jolie welcomes New York Magazine’s Maureen O’Connor back into the studio. As a somewhat avowed non-bed maker, Maureen had agreed to try her best to commit to Jolie’s annual bed making challenge, and today she owns up to the results. But first, they have some unfinished business to discuss… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s special episode, Jolie celebrates the fifth anniversary of Ask a Clean Person! Jessica Coen of Vocativ joins her for a walk down memory lane, discussing where Ask a Clean Person started, where it is now, and what the future holds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of Ask a Clean Person, Jolie is joined in the studio by Meredith Haggerty, Reports Editor of Racked National, and Britt Aboutaleb, Racked's new editor-in-chief. They touch briefly on the merits of glass dildos, before uncorking the best ways to treat red wine stains, including the "Terry Gross Trick," and the "Streisand Method" of using...white wine! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of Ask a Clean Person, Jolie is joined in the studio by Caroline Kepnes, author of Hidden Bodies, the follow-up to her wildly successful and wildly scary debut novel, You. Today's topic of conversation is general blood stain removal tips and, since we're in the midst of Jolie's March bed-making challenge, they also talk a bit about what to do if you get a blood stain on your mattress or pillow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of Ask a Clean Person, Jolie is joined in the studio by Maureen O'Connor, New York Magazine’s sex columnist and a contributor at The Cut. In the first half of the show, Jolie lists her seven reasons why you should make your bed every day, and announces the kickoff of her fifth annual bed making challenge – Let's All Make Our Beds. After the break, Jolie goes over the anatomy of the bed in detail, and Maureen shares a recent messy experience she had...in bed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this very dirty episode of Ask a Clean Person, host Jolie Kerr chats with Meredith Haggerty, the reports editor at Racked National, about…cleaning sex toys! Together, they talk about different materials from latex to pyrex, sexual health, and answer several questions you definitely want the answers to. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever wondered if makeup has an expiration date? What is the key to keeping pencil liners in tip top shape? Tune in for Ask a Clean Person as Jolie and Casey Johnston of The Wirecutter and The Sweethome answer the big makeup queries and take listeners through an easy method for purging and organizing your makeup stash. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Winter shoe woes? Never fear! Ask a Clean Person has you covered as Jolie Kerr is in studio with Dave Lozo chatting all the ways to take care of your footwear throughout the cold and snowy season. Whether salt stains got you down or if your leather boots have seen better days after the melting slush, this is a great episode to keep your kicks kickin! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ask a Clean Person is on the chopping block this week as Jolie Kerr is in studio with Daniel Gritzer and Lesley Stockton talking knife and cutting board care. Daniel is the Culinary Director at Serious Eats, where he writes about food, cooking, and recipes, with an eye to obsessive recipe testing and myth-busting while Lesley is a staff writer and the test kitchen manager at The Sweethome who has been working in restaurant, catering, and test kitchens for almost two decades. Between why you should never put a chef's knife in the dishwasher, the right way to hand-wash, and a gruesome slicing story, plus cleaning advice for the faithful cutting board, this episode is not to be missed! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dirty gym pants? Unstink it on this week's episode of Ask a Clean Person as Jolie Kerr is joined by friend and Racked columnist Carlye Wisel. Carlye writes about exercise, womanhood and Disney parks. Today Jolie and Carlye are talking about two of those subjects today — exercise and womanhood — as they tackle everything about the dos and don'ts of laundering workout gear, dealing with inevitable smells and ensuring that your yoga pants enjoy a nice, long life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At some point, most everyone has accidentally shrunk a sweater, jacket, or a pair of jeans. And yet there is no pre-packaged, easy-to-use product on the market to help people salvage their clothes! Until now. Ask a Clean Person host Jolie Kerr is in studio with Desiree Stolar, who has done the impossible: she has found a way to unshrink sweaters! Founder of Unshrinkit, a liquid-based solution specifically designed for returning wool sweaters to their original size, she and Jolie hash out this quick, reliable and lightweight alternative to messy mixtures, homespun instructions and tiresome stretching and unlike other substitutes. For all other shrunken wool moments, don't panic. Unshrinkit. Tune in for this great conversation and for more sweater care tips! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ask a Clean Person is back for another season answering your filthiest questions, this week focusing on the dreaded ring around the collar! Welcoming Senior Style Editor at Esquire, Jonathan Evans, to the studio, the duo first explains the exact causes the dreaded stain, the various scrubbable ways to prevent the phenomenon, as well as Jolie's favorite ways to triage the problem from home pre-treatment to tackling the stubborn, settled ring. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy New Year! Well, maybe not yet, but on the season wrap-up of Ask a Clean Person Jolie preps for the glamorous stains one might incur on New Year's Eve. Maureen O'Connor, New York Magazine's sex columnist and contributor at The Cut, is back in studio offering her own crazy New Year's stories, asking some tough questions of her own. Between glitter and confetti messes plus other floor-related triages, Jolie and Maureen conquer the dreaded champaign stain! After the break, the duo breaks down New Year's Resolutions as well as cleaning goals for 2016. Tune in for a great episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you ready for it? This week Ask a Clean Person is taking on the worst stain in the world! Along with guest Jaya Saxena, staff writer at The Toast, co-author of the forthcoming Dad Magazine, the book, and the author of the forthcoming Book of Lost Recipes, the duo share some spicy disaster stories plus the best ways to deter this stubborn stain. Between questions surrounding turmeric baths, turmeric beauty masks, turmeric curry bombs, and what to do if the spice infiltrates fabric, Jolie and Jaya dig deep for the best solutions out there! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Having endured Thanksgiving, Ask a Clean Person host Jolie Kerr tackles the infamous holiday messes along with guests Meredith Haggerty and Julia Rubin, Reports Editor and Features Editor at Racked. Between a capsized gravy boat, a rogue bottle of red wine, and more gravy splatter, this is the ultimate episode addressing all festive disarrays. Plus, tune in to hear details on this year’s Clean Person Gift Guide! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever puked in your friend’s brand new Honda CR-V? Today, Ask a Clean Person is talking all kinds of car messes with returning guest Freddy Hernandez. Freddy writes about buying and selling cool cars on the internet for Jalopnik, under the pen name Tavarish. Loyal listeners will remember Freddy from season one, when he told us what to do if and when a pound of butter melts on our car seat. Navigating car sickness remedies, windshield wiper fluid flooding the back seat, and what Freddy keeps in his trunk for car cleaning emergencies plus winterizing tips (because winter is coming), this is an episode not to be missed! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ok cast iron crazies – this episode might make you mad. Jolie Kerr is joined by Daniel Gritzer to debunk some serious cast iron myths. Daniel is the Culinary Director at Serious Eats, where he writes about food, cooking, and recipes, with an eye to obsessive recipe testing and myth-busting. Dedicated listeners will remember Daniel from Season One, when he regaled us with true and terrifying tales of what really goes on in restaurant kitchens. He’s joining Jolie once again in the studio, this time to talk about the very serious subject of cast iron cookware. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oh, suck it up! This week on Ask a Clean Person, Jolie Kerr is ranting and raving on Dyson vacuums with guest Liam McCabe, staff writer for The Sweethome where he covers the wild world of appliances. If Dyson isn’t the best ‘high end’ vacuum out there, what is? How about the most affordable vacuum? After hundreds of hours testing vacuums with The Sweethome, Liam shares findings on canisters and upright models, price versus quality and maintenance issues, the most reliable brands, and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trick or Treat! Jolie Kerr is talking Halloween messes with guest Haley Mlotek on this week’s episode of Ask a Clean Person. Haley is the editor of The Hairpin, which historians will note is the very site on which Ask a Clean Person was launched way back in 2011! Between suggestions for crazy nose bleed stains, a costume color run fiasco, soiled lederhosen, and a feather boa incident, Jolie and Haley sift through solutions along with some witty banter for good measure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Got cat puke on your carpet? Dog pee on your couch? No worries, Jolie Kerr has you covered. Tune in for a pet-themed episode of Ask a Clean Person as Jolie is joined by Diana Moskovitz of Deadspin. Diana Moskovitz is a Staff Writer at Deadspin, where she has written about the organization No More, the NFL’s sham domestic violence partner, how Las Vegas authorities hid Floyd Mayweather’s history of beating up women, and the first woman who accused Bill Cosby of sexual assault. She has also somehow managed to work at Deadspin for more than a year without writing a single post about poop. In her spare time, she reads and worries way too much about her two cats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So you smell like smoke. Don’t worry, Jolie Kerr is here to help! This weeks episode of Ask a Clean Person is for you, smoker. Tune in as she gives some great odor eliminating tips for getting rid of that nasty cigarette smell. She’s also joined by returning guest Dave Lozo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Ask a Clean Person, host Jolie Kerr is suiting up and heading to the ice with guest Dave Lozo. Dave has covered hockey for NHL.com and Bleacher Report for eight years and he once tried to pick up Michelle Kwan in a Kansas City hotel bar after drinking for 11 hours. There’s no better person to be in studio to talk about hockey gear and, most importantly, the smell of hockey gear! Tune in for a great show and learn how to handle what experts term as hockey stank. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jolie Kerr hates Swiffers. Adam Clark Estes of Gizmodo hates Swiffers. By the time you’re done listening to today’s episode of Ask a Clean Person, you will too. Tune in as they teach you why Swiffers are glorified paper towels. Learn how to clean your floors more efficiently and get some overall great tips from the best in the biz.! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Got a lube stain on your sheets? Wondering which laundry detergent is the most effective? This week’s episode of Ask a Clean Person is for you! Tune in as host Jolie Kerr is joined by Casey Johnston, Lead Editor of The Wirecutter and The Sweethome and Cesar Torres, Managing Editor at The Wirecutter and The Sweethome. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jolie Kerr kicks off the fall season of Ask a Clean Person with a doozy of a topic – sex stains. She’s joined by Maureen O’Connor, New York Magazine’s sex columnist and a contributor at The Cut. In addition to being generally awesome, Maureen, in her Sex Lives column, recently wrote an article entitled “The Complicated Politics of Where to Come” that in many ways was at the crossroads of what she does as a sex columnist and what Jolie does as a cleaning columnist and podcaster. This program was brought to you by Roberta’s. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dirty dishes, sticky stovetops, messy microwaves… This week on Ask a Clean Person, host Jolie Kerr is taking on kitchen disasters with guest Kristin Appenbrink, freelance writer and contributing editor at The Kitchn. As it turns out, cooking oil is a big culprit in disgracing anyone’s kitchen and as it becomes airborne, it settles, and attracts dust. But never fear! Jolie and Kristin dish out a few tips and tricks, some eco-friendly and some not, to scrub down the grime. Ever wondered how to clean your cast-iron and stainless cookwear? Tune in for answers and to hear Jolie wax poetic on Crystal Light! This program was brought to you by The International Culinary Center. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When is the last time you cleaned your car? Perhaps it’s been a while? Tune in to this week’s Ask a Clean Person as Jolie Kerr welcomes Freddy Hernandez from Jalopnik, where he writes about buying and selling cool cars on the internet under the pen name Tavarish. Talking strategies to cleaning your four-wheeled speedster, the duo takes on questions ranging from a melted butter mishap to dealing with cigarette stench. You won’t want to miss it! This program was brought to you by Fairway Market. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Restaurant cleanliness: what do you want to know? What don’t you want to know? This week on Ask a Clean Person, host Jolie Kerr welcomes Daniel Gritzer, Culinary Director at Serious Eats, to the studio for some thoughts on food safety plus crazy restaurant stories. Daniel boasts being Department of Health certified and has seen it all! What are the restaurant red flags? How old is the soup? Which is the worst day to order fish? How clean is the cutlery? Tune in to hear myths dispelled as well as the dirty truth! This program was brought to you by Route 11 Potato Chips. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Ask a Clean Person, host Jolie Kerr is tackling mold and mildew! With guest Julia Rubin, Features Editor at Racked National, in studio, the two delve deep into the cleverest tricks to avoiding the dank and damp dilemma. Talking solutions for bathrooms that range from eco-friendly tea tree oil to heavy duty bleach scrubs, Jolie also suggests that de-humidifiers and plug in bathroom fans can be a lifesaver! Tune in to hear Jolie’s love of hardware stores, the magic of Damprid, plus how to handle musty carpet. This program was brought to you by Route 11 Potato Chips. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Summer: the word ushers in thoughts of sunshine, the beach, and… pit stains! This week on Ask A Clean Person, host Jolie Kerr welcomes Greg Howard to the show. Greg is a staff writer at Deadspin, where he writes about sports and culture and the occasional penis, and edits Screamer, the website’s soccer vertical. Answering exactly how to deal with this summer setback, Jolie and Greg approach the quandary with wit and charm, suggesting, for instance, to rid a shirt of yellowed stains simply soak the shirt in hot water and OxiClean for a long while and perhaps enlist the use of a laundry brush. After the break, the dynamic duo tackles the stank that comes along with the pit stains – tune in for an essential show! This program was brought to you by Bonnie Plants. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did you know that jello won’t set if you add pineapple to it? The fourth of July is right around the corner, so if you’re planning on making jello shots, this information could be particularly vital for you. This week on Ask A Clean Person Jolie Kerr and James Del, the former director of programming and events at Gawker answer questions about how to clean up hardened jello, sandy cabins, and melted plastic cutting boards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spring cleaning is a great time to get rid of the useless clutter in your apartment. This week’s episode of Ask a Clean Person will certainly put you in the right mindset to clean your mess. Jolie Kerr is joined by Ann Lightfoot and Kate Pawlowski, Founding Partners of Done & Done NYC, and Operations Manager, Abby Lofberg. Done and Done NYC is a professional organizing and staging company. Along with thorough clean-outs, they “implement systems to prevent reoccurring issues and help you get control of the problem that’s controlling you.” Tune in for a spirited conversation that will help you get over your emotional attachments to items that just don’t need to be in your living space. This program was brought to you by Whole Foods Market. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you are looking for a podcast about solving your stinky feet problem, you’ve come to the right place. On this week’s episode of Ask a Clean Person, Jolie Kerr is joined by Meredith Haggerty, the former host of Internet and technology podcast “TLDR” and reports editor at Racked.com. Jolie and Meredith talk about high heels in grass, rain storms and your shoes and sneaker balls. This program was brought to you by Bonnie Plants. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Moth infestation in your closet? Somebody glitterbomb you? Well, you’re in luck. This week on Ask a Clean Person, Jolie Kerr and guest Kate McKean discuss these topics at length. Tune in for tips and advice when it come to glitter messes and moths in your clothes (ew!). This program was brought to you by Edwards VA Ham. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did your baby make a mess? Need to clean poop stains!? Do you think Lego’s are Satan’s toy? This episode of Ask a Clean Person is for you! This week, Jolie Kerr is joined by Blair Koenig, the author and creator of STFU, Parents. STFU, Parents is a submission-based “public service” blog that mocks parent overshare on social networking sites. It was created in March 2009 and is an entertainment destination for thousands of daily readers. The site serves as a guide for parents on what NOT to post about their kids as well as a forum for non-parents to vent about their TMI-related frustrations. This program was brought to you by Rolling Press. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stuck hand washing laundry in Africa for two weeks? Prone to yeast infections? Shampoo bottle breaks in your suitcase? Worse yet – cat pee in your suitcase? Well, you’re in luck. Jolie Kerr and guest Jen Doll address travel related cleaning issues on this week’s episode of Ask a Clean Person. This program was brought to you by Bonnie Plants. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does your calendar look like? Is it an app? Google Calendar? A moleskine? Tune in to Ask a Clean Person as host Jolie Kerr and guest Dayna Evans help you navigate the world of daily planning. Dayna Evans is a writer and editor based in New York who writes for Gawker and other popular internet publications. On the show, Jolie and Dayna address questions about scheduling chores, effectively keeping your house clean and maintaining good habits. This program was brought to you by Rolling Press. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Ask A Clean Person, The Podcast! Host Jolie Kerr is a cleaning expert and advice columnist whose weekly column, Ask a Clean Person, appears on Deadspin.com. In this half hour show, Jolie will share cleaning tips, answer reader questions and get really real with a rotating cast of guests about the messes life throws our way. On the debut episode, she is joined by Choire Sicha, co-proprietor of The Awl – a media outlet and website that proudly carries the motto “Be Less Stupid.” Together they join forces to teach cat-owning listeners how to properly manage the messes their cats create! This program was brought to you by Bonnie Plants. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.